Gold color; pineapple, melon on rich nose; melon, crisp apple, vanilla, hazelnut on the palate.
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Messina Hof Barrel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon Texas 2015
Dark ruby-purple color with some translucence; blackberry, cherry, plum on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, some red currant tang on the palate.
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Wine lingo–descriptors
Over the next months, the column will intermittently visit wine lingo. This can be particularly helpful during final two months of the year when people indifferent to wine perk up for family feasts and holiday bonhomie. Continue reading
Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2013
Ruby-garnet color with translucence and hint of orange on the rim; sandalwood, spice, leather, lavender, violets and other floral whiffs on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, balsamic and woody notes on the palate.
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Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne Brut NV
Straw gold-light copper color; green apple, citrus, bread-brioche on the nose; peach, apple, pear, lemon-lime, white melon, dollop of honey on the palate. Continue reading
William Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Dark red color; plum, earth, blackberry, dark fruits on the nose; cherry, blackberry, plum, oak on the palate.
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2015
Light straw color; melon, orange, passionfruit, honeysuckle on the nose; melon, lime, passionfruit, grapefruit on the palate.
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Frei Brothers Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2014
Deep dark color; raspberry, plum, blackberry on the nose; ripe black cherry, raspberry, black currant, caramel and mocha on the palate.
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Bodega Catena Zapata Alamos Torrontés 2015
Light yellow color; flowers, jasmine, peach on the nose; peach, citrus, pineapple, lychee on the palate.
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Halloween
Some suggestions if you plan to pour wine at your Halloween party. Continue reading
